The _______________ maintains homeostasis by regulating many vital activities, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
hypothalamus
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A) Nonemergent transport B) Aspirin for fever control C) Albuterol via her metered-dose inhaler D) Advanced life support assistance
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A) Start by examining the patient's head B) Contact the patient's family doctor C) Determine whether the chest pain still exists D) Focus the examination on the chest
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